Randy Mott
Pleasant Grove,UT
Summary
Devoted Band Director with 25 years of experience leading percussion ensembles, concert bands and jazz ensembles. Specializing in teaching individual and ensemble percussion education with success in cultivating a positive and productive learning environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Director
Alpine School District
Pleasant Grove, UT
08.1999 - Current
- Organize and conduct regular rehearsals in preparation for performances.
- Collaborate with the music department as department chair to plan curriculum and standards based approach to teaching.
- Direct musical ensembles in concerts, festivals, competitions, and other public events.
- Provide individual instruction to students on instrument technique and performance skills.
- Compose original pieces of music in collaboration with department for student ensembles to perform at concerts.
UVU Adjunct Percussion Instructor
Utah Valley University, South Franklin Community Center
Orem , UT
09.1997 - 08.1999
- Developed and implemented lesson plans designed to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Provided students with feedback on their progress, and encouraged them to practice regularly.
- Encouraged students to perform in recitals or other public performances throughout the year.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and contact information.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as rote learning, note reading drills and improvisation exercises to teach music fundamentals.
- Instructed both individual and percussion ensembles.
Private Percussion Instructor
Self Employed Services
Pleasant Grove, UT
05.1993 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized teaching strategies for students of varying levels of percussion performance experience.
- Assess student's current level of musical knowledge and provide appropriate instruction to help them improve their skills.
- Create a positive learning environment for students by using engaging activities and materials to keep them motivated and interested in learning percussion techniques and skills.
- Demonstrate proper technique on various percussion instruments including marimba, snare drum, drum set, and a variety of auxiliary percussion.
- Provide individual feedback on performances to help each student reach his or her maximum potential as a percussionist musician.
- Encourage and prepare students to participate in recitals or other performance opportunities in order to build confidence in their abilities.
- Perform regular maintenance on a variety of percussion instruments.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT08.2009
Skills
- Individual and Ensemble Percussion Teaching Expertise
- Performance Assessment Understanding
- Performance Background
- Undergraduate Teaching
- Instructional Methods
- Student Recruitment
- Artistic and Expressive Technique Demonstration
Timeline
Band Director
Alpine School District
08.1999 - Current
UVU Adjunct Percussion Instructor
Utah Valley University, South Franklin Community Center
09.1997 - 08.1999
Private Percussion Instructor
Self Employed Services
05.1993 - Current
Master of Arts - Music Education
Brigham Young University
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